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After breakfast Dave and I opted for an optional excursion which took us on the Ardeche Steam Train. We enjoyed a scenic ride along the Ardeche Mountains. The train took us to places that tour busses could not. We saw spectacular views of waterfalls, gorges and deep valleys. There also was an aqueduct built to store and provide water for the region. The steam engine was amazing. I ...

... on the river Rhone and we had a lovely walk in the SUN SHINE as the photos will prove.

We found a nice camp site 5 mins out of town and have just come back from a walk around the village and a glass of red, so we could use the Internet. Tomorrow we plan to carry onto Avignon, find a nice camp site and settle down for 4/5 days and hope we have seen the last of the rain.

It will be great to actually see something other than the backs of ...

... Palace. Amazing pedestrian section and lots of boutique and tourists shops where we spent a couple of hours. Day 30: The seafood buffet (rather than a-la-carte) last night was as good as expected. Lobster Ragoulie, grilled King prawns, Oysters, scallops, whole cooked Salmon, smoked Salmon, grilled fish, and lots of other bits and pieces. Sadly the controlled portions of the a-la-carte dining was missing...but what ...

... river cruising. Well, the nana nap went ok but the ship is still moored having its propellers attended to. Day 28: A stunning sunrise this morning still moored at Viviers while the Scenic technician from Amsterdam, who flew in last night works on fixing our boat today. Our excursion this morning was not affected other than a one hour bus trip to the little wine growing town of Chateneaux-de-Pape rather than a short drive from our intended port. This is ...

... its aromas and flavours. I prefer to just eat it which we eventually did with lots of samples and a few purchases. Note that they may not make it home as purchased! Very picturesque little place, both sides of the river which we explored a little till lunch. We went for a quick walk after lunch made quicker by the beginning of another downpour. So we are now cruising down the river towards Viviers on the way to Avignon in Provence later in the week for which Lyn is hanging ...